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2015 Audi A5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,955 mi
Last recorded85,955 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 BAH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 85,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Intermediate pipe on brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Intermediate pipe on brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 85,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Intermediate pipe on brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Intermediate pipe on brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,225 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,172 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 61,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 46,157 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 44,702 miles

Front Knock can be heard from steering when turning.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 52,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,741 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 40,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 41,447 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 24,971 miles

Deep cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,039 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2018 22,902 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 22,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished and cracked sidewalls and tread area

Pass 23 May 2017 20,932 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking and has a nail in it.

petrol cap seal cracking.

Fail 23 May 2017 20,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also excessively cracking (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking and has a nail in it.

petrol cap seal cracking.

Pass 27 May 2016 18,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre cracking. (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre ,also tyre cracking.

Pass 28 May 2015 16,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking.

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 1 May 2014 14,290 miles

n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack up

petrol cap seal starting to crack up

Fail 1 May 2014 14,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack up

petrol cap seal starting to crack up

Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,045 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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X16 BAH is a 2015 Audi A5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2015 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X16 BAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 11 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X16 BAH is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 3 June 2015.

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